Degrees

Ph.D. Design Engineering	Stanford University (2005)
M.S. Electrical Engineering	Pennsylvania State University (1994)
B.S.  Mechanical Engineering (Honors)	Pennsylvania State University (1991)

Research Interests
Engineering Informatics
Peripheral Communication Channels in Distributed Design Team Activity
Information Theoretical Evaluation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Embedded Sensing Technologies for Interactive Workspaces

Research Projects

Design Observatory

Center for Design Research

The iLoft

Center for Design Research

iSpace Project

WGLN & SCIL

DesignX Research Group

Center for Design Research

Publications Milne, Andrew J., 2007. "Entering the Interaction Age: Implementing a Future Vision for Campus Learning Spaces...Today." EDUCAUSE Review, Vol 42, no. 1 (January/February 2007): 12-31. [Article (PDF)] [Article (HTML)] Milne, Andrew J., 2006. "Designing Blended Learning Space to the Student Experience." Chapter 11 in Learning Space Design, Oblinger, D. (ed.):11.1-11.15. [Chapter (PDF)] [Chapter (HTML)] Milne, A., 2005. "An Information-Theoretic Approach to the Study of Ubiquitous Computing Workspaces Supporting Geographically Distributed Engineering Design Teams as Group-Users." Ph.D. Dissertation. Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. [Manuscript- 17.2MB] Milne, A., Winograd, T., 2003. "The iLoft Project: A Technologically Advanced Collaborative Design Workspace as Research Instrument", Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'03). Stockholm, Sweden. [Abstract] [Executive Summary] [Paper] [Presentation Slides] Carrizossa,K., Eris, O., Mabogunje, A., Milne, A., and Leifer, L. 2002. "Building the Design Observatory: a core instrument for design research." Proceedings of the Design 2002 Conference. Dubrovnik, Croatia. [Paper]   *Plenary Session* Larsson, A., Torlind, P., Mabogunje, A., and Milne, A. 2002. "Distributed Design Teams: Embedded One-on-One Conversations in One-to-Many." Common Ground Conference. London, UK.    [Paper] Milne, A. and Leifer, L. 2001. "Developing Spaces for Design: The Implications of Collaboration Modalities and Attention Focus during Distributed Engineering Design Activity." 13th Annual International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'01). Glasgow, Scotland. (Poster)    [Abstract] Milne, A., 2000. "Analyzing the Activity of Multidisciplinary Design Teams in the Early Stages of Conceptual Design: Method and Measures." Collaborative Design (Proceedings of Co-Designing 2000 Conference. Coventry, U.K.) Scrivener et al. (eds.), Springer, London.    [Paper] Milne, A., and Leifer, L., 2000. "Information Handling and Social Interaction of Multi-Disciplinary Design Teams in Conceptual Design: A Classification Scheme Developed from Observed Activity Patterns." Proceedings of the Annual ASME Design Theory & Methodology Conference. Baltimore, MD.    [Paper] Milne, A., 2000. "Developing Design Requirements for Globally-Distributed Learning Spaces." Qualifying Examination Presentation, Stanford University. [Presentation Slides] Milne, A., and Leifer, L., 1999, "The Ecology of Innovation in Engineering Design." Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'99), WDK 25. Munich, Germany. [Paper ] Milne, A., 1991, "Developing Creativity Skills for Engineering Problem-Solving and Design through Purposeful Instruction in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Theory and Practice. " Undergraduate Honors Thesis (unpublished). The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. [Manuscript - 4.5MB] Conference Presentations Milne, A., 2003. "Stanford University's iSpace Project: "Breakthrough" Technologies for Collaborative Learning and their Effect on Student Teams Working in Project Courses."SCUP-38, Annual Conference of the Society of College and University Planners. Miami, FL.   [Presentation Handout] Milne, A., and Wickerham, W., 2003. "Taking Charge of Learning Technology : The Case For A New Design Approach that Fixes Existing Problems." SCUP-Pac03, Society of College and University Planners Pacific Regional Conference. San Jose, CA.    [Presentation Proposal] Milne, A., 2001. "Research Findings in Communication Interface Technology & Aplications for Learning Space Design."SCUP-36, Annual Conference of the Society of College and University Planners. Boston, MA.    [Presentation Handout] Milne, A., and Kerns, C., 1999, "Principles of Design for Sustainable Technology-Augmented Learning Environments. " Annual Conference of the American Association of Higher Education. Washington, D.C. [Presentation Abstract] Milne, A., and Saunders, M., 1999, "Shaping the Future of Technology-Augmented Learning Environments; Report on a Planning Charrette at Stanford University." SCUP-34, Annual Conference of the Society of College and University Planners. Atlanta, GA. [Presentation Abstract]